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On this fantastic itinerary you will have the opportunity to combine 2 of the Arctic region’s most spectacular and isolated locations. Sailing from Iqaluit you will explore the wild and remote Baffin Island before journeying to the beautiful glaciated western coast of Greenland. Encountering the unique wildlife of the Arctic, visiting remote Inuit communities and scenic fishing villages, and exploring around scenic fjords and iceberg-filled waterways, this enthralling expedition will deliver once-in-a-lifetime experiences that are sure to live long in your memory.

Note: All bookings on voyages that operate domestically within Canada, are subject to a compulsory 5% goods and services tax (GST). This will be added to the cruise price on the confirmation invoice. The charter flights from Ottawa to Iqaluit and Kangerlussuaq to Ottawa are also charged at US$1995

Toni Hart

Namibia Birding and Photography Guide

An accomplished and experienced Namibia birding and photographic guide, Toni holds a Namibia Academy for Tourism and Hospitality Level 3 qualification (the highest level attainable in Namibia) and is widely renowned for her extensive knowledge of the cultures, ornithology, flora, astronomy and wildlife of the country. Read more >

Toni Hart

Namibia Birding and Photography Guide

An accomplished and experienced Namibia birding and photographic guide, Toni holds a Namibia Academy for Tourism and Hospitality Level 3 qualification (the highest level attainable in Namibia) and is widely renowned for her extensive knowledge of the cultures, ornithology, flora, astronomy and wildlife of the country.

In 1981 Toni moved to Namibia with her family and from then on her love of the outdoors and all things nature grew and grew. Her father was an exploration geologist who travelled extensively around Southern Africa, living in small mining towns and managing bush camps where Toni would spend her school holidays camping in the bush, or visiting private farms and reserves. Toni’s father passed on to her his unparalleled knowledge of all things Namibia, and she carried this with her as she became a manager and guide at some of the most remote lodges in the extreme North West of Namibia. Toni has travelled expansively across Namibia and its neighbouring countries, making regular visits to all of the National Game Reserves and developing her photographic skills which she takes great pleasure in passing on to visitors to the region.

Her deep love and knowledge of the Namibia, coupled with her infectious passion and enthusiasm to want to share it, make her one of the country’s top guides and ambassadors for this beautiful country. More than just a guide who simply points from a vehicle, Toni becomes fully involved in the experiences of her fellow travellers and places a great emphasis on finding the best adventures, wildlife encounters and photo opportunities for her tour groups. As a Managing Tour Consultant she plans safaris for a wide range of interest groups but her main focus is on birding and photographic small group tours, where she delights in each visitor gaining an up-close and personal experience of all that the country she loves and knows so well has to offer.

Jenny Luxton

Falklands Expert & Guide

Born in Chartres in the West Falklands, Jenny grew up on the family farm where her love for animals was nurtured by the25,000 sheep, horses and cows that lived alongside her. Forever a nature, conservation and wildlife enthusiast Jenny has travelled extensively throughout the Falkland Islands, visiting each and every wildlife island at least once, and even travelling around some by yacht. Read more >

Jenny Luxton

Falklands Expert & Guide

Born in Chartres in the West Falklands, Jenny grew up on the family farm where her love for animals was nurtured by the25,000 sheep, horses and cows that lived alongside her. Forever a nature, conservation and wildlife enthusiast Jenny has travelled extensively throughout the Falkland Islands, visiting each and every wildlife island at least once, and even travelling around some by yacht. She spent 11 years on Sea Lion Island as Manager of the Lodge, Warden of the Nature Reserve and as the principal tour provider, meaning her knowledge of Sea Lion Island in particular is second to none. Having spent so much time here, as expected her wildlife speciality is Elephant Seals, but she is also well versed in the ways of the seabirds, penguins, whales, dolphins and sea lions that call the Falklands their home.

After her time on Sea Lion Island Jenny moved to Stanley to work for the Falkland Islands Government and became manager of a local travel firm assisting with travel arrangements for incoming visitors, before taking semi-retirement to spend more time with her family and enjoy more time further exploring the lands she knows so well. Jenny is extremely passionate about sharing the hidden nature secrets of the Falklands with those who come to visit her homeland and will be looking forward to accompanying you and passing on her unsurpassed knowledge of the areas you will be visiting.

Ottawa to Iqaluit

Your expedition begins in Ottawa where you will join your scheduled flight (not included in package price) to lqaluit on Baffin Island. Upon arrival in lqaluit you can enjoy a walking tour of the town before boarding your ship in the afternoon. As you settle in to your cabin, meet your expedition team and explore your new surroundings, you can enjoy a welcome cocktail as your ship casts off to discover Baffin Island, one of the most remote places on earth.

Note: there is a flight package covering flights from Ottawa to Iqaluit and Kangerlussuaq to Ottawa at a cost of US$1995pp.

2Day

Monumental Island

The first stop on our Baffin Island adventure will be Monumental Island. Situated in the Davis Strait, Monumental Island is a well-known location for walrus and we will explore by zodiac boat along the shoreline looking for these fascinating creatures and hoping especially to see smaller pups within the masses. We sometimes encounter polar bears in this vicinity and during their hunting forays, they have been known to chase walrus off their haul out and into the water.

Here we also expect to see the first of many large icebergs and as with throughout your voyage your expert expedition team will offer informative and entertaining talks and presentations on the area’s geology, wildlife and history.

3Day

Pangnirtung

Today we will visit the scenic village of Pangnirtung, beautifully located between the mountains and the sea in the heart of Cumberland Sound. The area is within the western gateway to Auyuittuq National Park and we will spend some time here walking through this remote community and visiting the Angmarlik Visitor Centre which has a wonderful interpretive display featuring the lifestyle and history of the Thule and of the modern Inuit.

4Day

Cape Mercy

Our next stop will be the dramatic cliffs of Cape Mercy where we hope to spend the day exploring the region and searching for polar bear sightings. Located at the northern headland of Cumberland Sound, Cape Mercy is an excellent place for wildlife spotting and we can enjoy an extended Zodiac cruise, hikes along the shoreline ridges or kayaking excursions here to see what we can find.

5Day

Sunshine Fjord

We will spend today exploring amongst the spectacular Sunshine Fjord. Straddling the Arctic Circle at 66 degrees, 33 minutes north of latitude, this area offers an excellent chance to cross the Circle in style and your captain will assess the weather conditions to decide on how we do it. Whether it be on board the ship, in our Zodiac boats, or even on foot, we will feel a sense of excitement as we celebrate reaching above the Arctic Circle.

In this region there will be lots of opportunities for adventures, with thrilling hikes being a particular draw. Gentle walks along the shoreline will offer great photo opportunities and an extended hike across the tundra will result in wonderful views across the fjord. This is also a great place for kayaking and those who have chosen to participate in this optional activity can enjoy a scenic paddle through the sheltered waters of the fjord.

6Day

Davis Strait

Today will be mostly spent at sea as we make our way into the broad expanse of the Davis Strait and start our journey towards Greenland. Before that though there will be time for some further exploration along the Baffin coastline as we hope to launch the Zodiacs and take a cruise around this fascinating transition zone to discover the varied wildlife species that are often found here. We will be hopeful for some sightings of polar bears today along with various types of seal and walruses. We also expect to see bowhead whales along the edges of the ice. As we make our way towards Greenland we recommend spending some time on deck to photograph the first of the huge icebergs that will become a permanent feature of the rest of our voyage, and your resident photography expert will be on hand to offer hints and tips on capturing the perfect icescape shots.

7Day

Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Bay)

Having crossed the Davis Strait overnight, this morning we will arrive along the western coast of Greenland where our first stop will be the scenic town of Qeqertarsuaq. Qeqertarsuaq is located at the head of Disko Bay on Disko Island, Greenland’s second largest island and a place of significant historical and geological interest. We will spend the day here accompanied by our expedition team to discover the area’s unique geological features including the mystical hot springs, as well as learning about how Norse Viking Erik the Red is thought to have used this location as a base for hunting and exploration. We will also have chance to take a gentle stroll around the settlement to meet the locals and find out more about their way of life.

8Day

Ilulissat & Jakobshavn Icefjord

For many of us today may well be one of the highlights of the voyage as we discover the awesome Jakobshavn Glacier set within the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site of the Ilulissat Icefjord. Our exact itinerary today will be dependent on ice conditions around the mouth of the fjord but we expect to be able to visit the town of Ilulissat, an exceptionally scenic settlement set against the most remarkable backdrop of enormous icebergs which have made their way down from the Glacier and run aground at the mouth of the fjord just outside the town. Here we will be able to enjoy a hike to some fantastic viewpoints high above the ice field. We will also take a Zodiac cruise along the face of the massed icebergs, an experience that is guaranteed to impress. The key word for today will be “ice”, and lots of it!

9Day

Sisimiut

The penultimate stop on our thrilling voyage will be the colourful settlement of Sisimiut where we will explore by ship around the fjord behind the town in search of the numerous whale species and marine animals which frequent the waters here, before going ashore for some further exploration. On land you will have the chance to visit the town’s church and small museum, and we hope to meet some of the locals including the traditional Greenlandic kayakers who may offer a demonstration of ‘kayak rolling’. This scenic town, where historic houses and fishing boats lie set amongst the dramatic backdrop of a towering granite peak, is an excellent spot for perfecting your landscape photography and your onboard photography expert may accompany you here to help you capture the perfect pictures.

10Day

Kangerlussuaq & Sondre Stromfjord

As we near the end of our voyage there is time for one last adventure as we sail through one of the world’s longest fjords and make our way towards Kangerlussuaq. As we sail through the fjord we recommend spending some time on deck watching as the waters flowing in from the huge Greenland ice cap change from deep blue to grey and mark our arrival in the port. Time permitting we hope to have chance to come ashore in this small town to take a walk across the tundra in search of sightings of musk oxen and birds of prey, before re-boarding the ship to enjoy a fantastic farewell dinner attended by the captain.

11Day

Kangerlussuaq to Ottawa

Today it is sadly the end of our adventure as we disembark after breakfast and join our return flight back to Ottawa. Upon arrival in Ottawa a transfer will be provided to a downtown location. For customers returning to Europe or other destinations alternative flights can be arranged so please feel free to contact us to discuss.

Note: The flight package covering flights from Ottawa to Iqaluit and Kangerlussuaq to Ottawa is at a cost of US$1995pp.

Superlatives abound – a truly amazing experience...awesome. Thanks to all for making it such a memorable experience.

We have just returned from our Spitsbergen trip with Wildfoot and had to tell you what an amazing time we had! We saw 6 polar bears including a mother with 2 cubs as well as whales, walruses and lots of birds. The ship (Expedition) was really comfortable and the guides were so helpful and friendly. Thank you so much for making it all so easy.

I came to Wildfoot because a friend had booked with you when you were Antarctica Bound and they were right. Everything went perfectly, even when our flight was cancelled, you made sure we still made it to the ship with time to spare. L’Austral is a beautiful ship with first class service and food and the guides looked after us well. Very happy to recommend Wildfoot and L’Austral...

We had always wanted to see the Arctic and travelling all the way from Australia needed lots of information. After getting nowhere, we came across Wildfoot and found people who knew what they were talking about! Sara and John were so helpful and made the process easy, suggesting Iceland Greenland and Spitsbergen. This was perfect for us – amazing scenery and lots of wildlife, especially the polar bears in Spitsbergen. Thanks for everything. Ps, the ship was great too!

Just wanted to say thank you for suggesting a trip to Franz Josef Land as something different for the Arctic. We had a super trip and really enjoyed the Sea Spirit. Galapagos next!

Standing on the North Pole has been an ambition of mine since childhood and now I have done it! Thank you for making the process so easy - seeing polar bears and whales too was a real bonus.

The Sea Spirit expedition was excellent and the team organising it all were extremely good. 10 out of 10. Everything went very smoothly. The Iceland extension worked perfectly, all the organisation, connections etc. were excellent

The cruise was beyond my expectations. Got to see everything the captain wanted, even a polar bear mother with three cubs. Coal Miners Cabins were smashing. I did loads of birding and exploring over three days. All the people were great from the expedition leaders down to the passengers. So glad to have achieved my ambition of some 50 years standing and got amongst the ice of the Arctic, walked amongst it’s islands and witnessed the antics of its wonderful wildlife.
What’s next??? I’ll need to speak with Sara again.

Thanks so much for enabling me to get to places I had always wanted to see from a very young age. “Ace” as my boys used to say!

Just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you very much for all your help in arranging our recent trip to Svalbard. Everything ran smoothly and the trip was a great success. Unfortunately I had to flew back a few days early and missed out on Isfjord Radio, which the rest of the team said was a brilliant place with amazing food, still the Basecamp Hotel and Nordenskiold Lodge were pretty amazing places, so I’m not complaining!

Writing back to tell you that the trip to the Arctic was all that it promised and more. It was a great wild-life sightseeing opportunity and the staff were really good.I had an excellent trip and have thousands of photos to go through.

I had an absolutely fabulous time won the Sergey Vavilov, it is an excellent ship. Sara was indeed right in her recommendation that they would be the most likely to push north into the ice to find the polar bears. We even circumnavigated Spitsbergen which was awesome and not o n the itinerary.It is such a wonderful way to take a trip when you are on your own – so if any of your potential single clients are unsure, definitely recommend it – I didn’t feel alone from the moment I stepped on board. I will be at the Birdfair next weekend and so will catch up with whoever is there – regarding this trip, and potentially my next!

Great cruise, staff and expedition team. Had a great trip.

Great cruise, staff and expedition team. Had a great trip.

We had a wonderful time, even though we didn't do all the places we were supposed to but we all felt were we went instead couldn't beaten. Saw animals I wanted to see. Bit worried what the food was like as some of the ships cooking leaves something to be desired, but food was very good. We thought all the guides were brilliant and informative, friendly and knowledgeable It was far better than we expected and even my husband thoroughly enjoyed it!

I wanted to let you know that I had a wonderful cruise in the Russian Far East. The landscape and destination were inspiring, we had some excellent wildlife sightings (sea otter, grey whale, Steller's sea eagle, snowy owl and Arctic fox were all firsts for me), and the Heritage team were superb. Rough seas forced a few changes to the itinerary but we also had some fabulous weather. All in all, a thrilling travel experience.Thanks once again for all your efforts

I thought you might like to know that this was an excellent holiday. Our guide, Brad, was absolutely wonderful, his enthusiasm and knowledge made the holiday even better. All in all the whole trip was excellent and we saw lots of bears, 24 on the first day. Fewer on the second and third days but still plenty, as well as arctic foxes,silver foxes and snowy owls. Even on the last day near the town we saw a bear on rocks by the beach.

What a great trip! Wildfoot built a great trip for us and every aspect was spot on. Our Iguazu guide was fun, interesting and helpful and all the transfers were timely and comfortable. The Antarctica Trip was superb - WIldfoot had given us the best advice and helped us choose the right ship and tour for what we wanted - A truly memorable Experience Thank You Wildfoot

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